Community Health Worker

Overview

Earners of the Community Health Worker Micro-Credential have developed the entry-level skills needed to effectively deploy community health work skills in a community setting. They are competent in skills such as motivational interviewing, completing social needs/State Determinants of Health (SDOH) screenings, and making and tracking referrals to social services.

Degree Plan

Students must complete the required coursework to earn this micro-credential. For more information, contact:

Transfer Option

Rose State College and other Oklahoma colleges and universities have memorandums of understanding which identify course equivalencies between both institutions. These agreements aid transfer students. View Articulation Agreements.

Program Skills

Care Coordination

Coaching

Community Health

Community Health Work

Community Health Worker (CHW)

Drivers of Health

Healthcare

Health Education

Health Literacy

Practicum

Social Determinants of Health

Social Support

Social Work

System Navigation

Earning Criteria

  • Complete 0100 Introduction to Community Health Worker (Roles and Skills 6 - 10). Complete knowledge checks - brief questions at the end of each course and earn completion statement from practicum host supervisor.
  • Complete 0200 Health Literacy, Education, Resources, and Policy (Roles and Skills 1 - 5). Complete knowledge checks - brief questions at the end of each course and earn completion statement from practicum host supervisor.
  • Complete 0300 Community Health Work Practicum. Acquire real-world experience with community health work in a community setting (24 hours).

Earn Your Badge

After completing this micro-credential, you will receive a digital badge to showcase your skills. This badge highlights your ability to understand and apply the principles of community health work.